Precision Nutrition and Food Science Strategies to Combat Persistent Metabolic Challenges Associated with Long-COVID, subject of upcoming IUFoST SRD
The next IUFoST Scientific Roundtable Discussion (SRD) "Precision Nutrition and Food Science Strategies to Combat Persistent Metabolic Challenges Associated with Long-COVID" is scheduled for 29 February, from 07.30 ET (North America) GMT-5.
SARS‐CoV‐2, the etiological agent of COVID-19, is devoid of any metabolic capacity; therefore, the viral pathogen must hijack host cellular metabolic machinery for its progeny and propagation. Emerging clinical data suggest that about 25-70% of virus-free COVID-19 survivors continue to sustain viral-induced human metabolic reprogramming dysregulation (HMR/D) and exhibit a wide range of symptoms that are persistent, exacerbated, or new ‘onset’ clinical manifestations, collectively termed as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) or long COVID. Nutritional intervention is an important aspect of recovery from and management of PASC. An adequate food supply and availability of foods that contain an array of potential bioactives may be critical in reducing risks associated with PASC, the ongoing global health crisis. This Scientific Roundtable Discussion (SRD) looks at Precision Nutrition and Food Science Strategies to Combat Persistent Metabolic Challenges Associated with Long-COVID.
Advance registration required:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KNkva3fjRySbee0fg0r_Bg
Association of African Universities/IUFoST Scientific Roundtable Discussion
Association of African Universities/IUFoST Scientific Roundtable was a great success.
Led by AAU Secretary-General Olusola Oyewole and IUFoST President Aman Wirakartakusumah, the speakers highlighted the areas of interest and interconnectivity between the two organisations – preparing leaders, providing mentors, advancing educational interests and assessing future needs – encouraging and enriching research and improving the infrastructures needed to achieve the stated goals. This introductory Roundtable served as the first in a planned series to address specific focus areas and targeted plans for action between AAU/IUFoST educators and scientists. Thanks are expressed to the Co Chairs Olusola Oyewole and Aman Wirakartakusumah and to all speakers and participants in this Roundtable, including Charles Aworh, Ruth Oniang’o, Paul Singh, Samuel Godefroy, Mukund Karwe, Syed Rizvi, Adewale Obadina and Felicia Nkrumah Kuagbedzi for their leadership in steering the way forward for this workshop series in the AAU/IUFoST collaboration. Stay tuned for next steps!
IUFoST Japan announces International Food Nutrition and Functionality, and Egg Science Webinars
IUFoST-Japan, the branch in Japan of IUFoST, holds online international seminars (webinars) as annual events. This year, on 15 March 2024, they are pleased to announce the 6th International Webinar on Food Nutrition and Functionality (co-organized with Science Council of Japan and Japan Society of Nutrition and Food Science) and the 7th IUFoST-Japan International Webinar on Egg Science to be held on March 15, 2024. IUFoST-Japan, the co-organizers and the supporters would appreciate if the members of IUFoST could be interested in, and join the seminars. Participation in the conference is free of charge.
Registration link: https://sites.google.com/view/iufost-japan-event.
Join us for the SRD on the Role of Processed Foods in Sustainable Development Goals - an interdisciplinary approach towards Food and Nutrition
Processed food is linked to two of the sustainable development goals, zero hunger and good health & well being. Food processing has been concerned with increasing palatability and shelf life, while ensuring food safety. The use and demand for processed food is increasing day by day. This has also brought concern to examining both health aspects and their environmental footprint at the same time.The risks associated with processed food are primarily determined by the degree to which the food has been altered. Non-communicable diseases are the most common public health impact of processed foods. It is felt enough consideration has not been paid to the public health consequences of processed food and there are research gaps in addressing the problems in food processing to overcome the challenges in addressing the health aspects of consumers. IUFoST brings together Sir Charles Godfray Director of the Oxford Martin School, Oxford University, Frederick Kongongo, United Nations International Development Organization (UNIDO) Agribusiness Officer and other experts to deliberate on the issues and to suggest a way forward in a multi-disciplinary context.
Date: Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Time: 06.00 - 08.00 ET (GMT-5)
To register (required in advance), please follow this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lYgqAOy9Tmm2B9WZddpCfQ
IUFoST Members News
Call for Bids for the 24th World Congress of Food Science and Technology in 2028 is open and IUFoST Members have received the guidelines to bid.
For more information, please contact the IUFoST Secretariat, secretariat@iufost.org.
Nominations for the IUFoST Board of Directors are open. IUFoST Members have received the nominations documents, approved by the IUFoST Nominations and Elections Advisory Committee.
Nominations from Fellows of the Academy for the Academy Executive Council and Scientific Council are open.
The IAFoST Fellows election 2024 is closed - Election announcement coming soon.
For further nominations and elections information, please contact the IUFoST Secretariat, secretariat@iufost.org.
World Congress News
Abstract Deadline extended to 7 March, 2024.
Special Registration rate for IUFoST members, Groups of 10 or more in member countries - find out more at secretariat@iufost.org - Members Congress Registration.
Competitions, Competitions, Competitions!
- Young Scientists
- Industry Awards
- Food Safety
- Food Sustainability
- Rose Spiess Video Awards
- Quiz Bowl
Find out more here and how to enter: https://www.iufost.org/world-congress/22nd-world-congress-food-science-a...
Events
29 February 2024
SRD on Precision Nutrition and Food Science Strategies to Combat Persistent Metabolic Challenges Associated with Long-COVID
07.30 - 09.00 ET (GMT-5)
Advance Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KNkva3fjRySbee0fg0r_Bg
15 March 2024
IUFoST Japan International Webinars on Food Nutrition and Functionality and the 7th IUFoST-Japan International Webinar on Egg Science.
Participation in the conference is free of charge.
Registration link: https://sites.google.com/view/iufost-japan-event.
28 March 2024
SRD on Role of Processed Foods in Sustainable Development Goals - an interdisciplinary approach towards Food and Nutrition
06.00 - 08.00 ET (GMT-5)
Advance Registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lYgqAOy9Tmm2B9WZddpCfQ
24-26 April 2024
IUFoST/CIFST 15th International Forum on Food Safety, Beijing, China
Contact: danxiaoya@cifst.org.cn/secretariat@iufost.org
24-26 April 2024
IUFoST/CIFST 15th International Forum on Food Safety, Beijing, China
Contact: danxiaoya@cifst.org.cn/secretariat@iufost.org
11-13 June 2024
50th Anniversary Symposium of ISOPOW
(IUFoST Special Interest Group) Purdue University, USA
For Information: https://ag.purdue.edu/events/department/foodsci/2024/06/2024-internation...
8-12 September 2024
22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology, IUFoST
Congress website: https://iufost2024-italy.com/
